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CNN Misreports ISIS Attack Targeting NYC Mayor, Sparks Outrage

3/13/2026

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In New York City, Abby Phillip of Cable News Network (CNN) incorrectly claimed an ISIS-inspired attack targeted Mayor Zohran Mamdani; the attack targeted anti-Islam protesters outside the mayor's residence.
Two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both U.S. citizens, were charged with terrorism-related offenses.
CNN faced backlash for a now-deleted social media post that downplayed the incident.
Representative Andy Ogles drew condemnation from Democrats for remarks about Muslims.

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In New York City, Abby Phillip of Cable News Network (CNN) incorrectly claimed an ISIS-inspired attack targeted Mayor Zohran Mamdani; the attack targeted anti-Islam protesters outside the mayor's residence.
Two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both U.S. citizens, were charged with terrorism-related offenses.
CNN faced backlash for a now-deleted social media post that downplayed the incident.
Representative Andy Ogles drew condemnation from Democrats for remarks about Muslims.